June 20, 2001 / Front Page

As preparations were being made to bury the three firefighters who died in an explosive fire in Astoria on Sunday, Firefighter Joseph Vosilla of Astoria continues to fight for his life in Elmhurst Hospital Center. More...

Last Sunday started out less than auspiciously as far as the weather was concerned,. But by 3 p.m. or thereabouts, the skies had cleared and a magnificently sunny day allowed thoughts of backyard barbecues, ball games and walks in the park. More...

I have been so shocked and very angry in seeing how the price of gas had been shooting up for no more reasons than just to make a profit. The profit margin so far this year is over 44 percent than last year. More...

Blending the modern with the traditional, the Pistilli Realty Group of Astoria has crafted an attractive new building while expanding the landmark former Long Island Savings Bank at 35-01 30th Ave., Astoria, from one to four stories, returning local More...

The future careers of city Councilmember Thomas Ognibene and his chief of staff, Dennis Gallagher, were thrown into disarray last week when it was reported both are under investigation by the District Attorneys of Manhattan and Queens for allegedly a More...

Reporting on the status of the bill passed by City Council to provide for full reimbursement for the cost of Medicare Part B coverage for city retirees, Councilmember Helen Marshall tells us that Mayor Rudolph Giuliani vetoed the measure early this m More...

Queens-based Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association (EPVA) sponsored six of its members for the Jana Hunsaker Memorial Eastern Regional Wheelchair Tennis Championships that took place at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park More...

The Midville Dodgers college team maintained their first place position in the Interstate Collegiate Baseball League by defeating the NY Giants 12-5 and 6-1 at Fordham University. The Dodgers are 7-0 in league and 9-0 overall this season. More...